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Planning permission and guidance

Before you carry out any building work, you should check whether you need planning permission. More information is available on our planning permission pages or by contacting the Planning and Building Standards help desk.

View our directory of planning guidelines for detailed guidance on a number of planning topics: this can be helpful if you are considering submitting a planning application.


Contact details

  • Planning helpdesk
  • Email: planning@edinburgh.gov.uk
  • Telephone: 0131 529 3550
  • Waverley Court
    4 East Market Street
    Edinburgh
    EH8 8BG

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